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A review by book_concierge
Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
5.0
Book on CD performed by Ray Porter
5***** and a ❤
Earth is threatened with an extinction-level event. Ryland Grace is one of three astronauts selected to go on a mission to solve the problem and save earth. But when Grace awakens from the medically induced coma he and his crewmates have been put into to begin the trip, he discovers that he is alone. He also has amnesia and it takes him a while to figure out where he is and why he is there. Now it’s up to Grace, alone, to save Earth. Or is it?
Damn, but Weir can write a compelling story! I absolutely loved this. Yes, there is a lot of science and math, and my 60+-year-old memory of some of these subjects was sorely tested. But I didn’t care. I loved this book. And I absolutely loved
The book jacket promises “an irresistible interstellar adventure” and that is exactly what Weir delivers.
Ray Porter does a marvelous job of narrating the audiobook. But he gets significant help from the producer who added marvelous sound effects (something that usually irritates me, but which were absolutely necessary for this book).
5***** and a ❤
Earth is threatened with an extinction-level event. Ryland Grace is one of three astronauts selected to go on a mission to solve the problem and save earth. But when Grace awakens from the medically induced coma he and his crewmates have been put into to begin the trip, he discovers that he is alone. He also has amnesia and it takes him a while to figure out where he is and why he is there. Now it’s up to Grace, alone, to save Earth. Or is it?
Damn, but Weir can write a compelling story! I absolutely loved this. Yes, there is a lot of science and math, and my 60+-year-old memory of some of these subjects was sorely tested. But I didn’t care. I loved this book. And I absolutely loved
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Rocky! What a marvelous character! And I thought the ending was just perfect.The book jacket promises “an irresistible interstellar adventure” and that is exactly what Weir delivers.
Ray Porter does a marvelous job of narrating the audiobook. But he gets significant help from the producer who added marvelous sound effects (something that usually irritates me, but which were absolutely necessary for this book).